The Ofunato wildfire, in Iwate prefecture, has more than doubled in size in the past three days to become Japan’s largest for 33 years, and as of Sunday covered about 1,800 hectares (4,500 acres).

When the hazard map was adjusted in 2021 ... said the mountain's features are an outlier even among volcanoes in Japan. “It is impossible to predict not only the timing of eruptions but ...

250 researchers gather to work on comprehensive disaster prevention measures Indonesia is very similar to Japan in that it has many volcanoes and is subject to frequent earthquakes ... as well as ...

A Pokemon fan made a pixel-art map of Japan with game regions accurately placed. Pokemon regions like Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh are based on real Japanese locations. The Pokemon Ranger ...